What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh Bus Station which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at George Street via County Carpets and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Tain to Edinburgh?

The distance between Tain and Edinburgh is 196 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Tain to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh bus from?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh train from?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Tain to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £110 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh train arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Edinburgh is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Tain to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Tain to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
5h 39m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 40m
£24–101
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Edinburghcar 186.7 mi
3h 27m
£46–66
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
6h 35m
£24–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Union Street to George Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 40m.

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